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John Knoll on the Visual Effects of Mandalorian and Grogu.
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July 16, 2026Tania Richard, Ken Beauchamp, Michael Dharney, Jason Madigan, and Michael Goddard from ILM’s Vancouver studio take us behind the scenes of one of the film’s most exciting and suspenseful sequences.
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ILM Crew share their stories
Every day we push the boundaries in VFX, virtual production, immersive entertainment and more. Learn about it from the people that make it happen.
A docuseries by Get in the Door, an initiative of ILM and Lucasfilm
ILM Crew share their stories
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